Vietnamese-Style Marinated Eggs: My take on the original Korean Mayak Eggs 

(Trứng Ngâm Nước Mắm)

Aren’t eggs just the best—The possibilities are endless! whether you’re a poached, scrambled, benny, or hard-boiled type of person, we all know eggs can be made exactly how we like them!

My latest obsession? These marinated soft-boiled eggs. They’re the perfect overnight prep for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or dare I say, even dinner! Serve them over rice, toss them in a salad, or enjoy them on their own, no matter how you eat them, these eggs are so simple yet egg-straordinary, you won’t be disappointed. Trust.

The OG inspo - Korean Mayak Eggs

If you’re already a fan of Korean Mayak Eggs (aka “drug eggs” because they’re so addictively good), then you’re going to love this version! Mayak Eggs are soft-boiled eggs marinated in a sweet, salty, and umami-rich blend that makes them irresistibly delicious.

My Vietnamese version kicks it up with a slightly different flavour profile, think a little sweeter, a bit more savoury—but with the same addictive effect (fair warning: If this is your first time making them, it definitely won’t be your last)

Step by step instructions:

1. Soft-boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil, gently lower in the eggs, and cook for 7 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath and let them chill for at least 5 minutes before peeling.

2. Make the marinade: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, chilies, and water until combined.

3. Marinate the eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a container and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.

4. Let them soak: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for maximum flavour.

5. Enjoy! Serve on toast, in rice bowls, or drizzled with the leftover marinade.🔥🥚✨

Stay tuned, get excited and start craving!

Ready to take these eggs to the next level? Stick around for my Breakfast Bowl Series these marinated eggs will be the perfect partner for the upcoming Cottage Cheese Bowls. Trust me, your mornings are about to get a whole lot tastier! 

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